Rock Rapids, Iowa

Will Central Lyon Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lyon County averages 35 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Central Lyon Comm School District can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (712)472-2664.

District facts

From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).

Nearby districts

• George-Little Rock Comm School District George
• West Lyon Comm School District Inwood
• Boyden-Hull Comm School District Hull
• Rock Valley Comm School District Rock Valley
• Sioux Center Comm School District Sioux Center
• Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon
• Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District Sibley
• MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District Orange City

Forecast details: National Weather Service FSD office, point forecast for Rock Rapids. How we calculate the chance.